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IAC Monthly Meeting Hosted by AHRC's Lifestyle Program

Dr. Dan Vogrin brought the meeting to order at the AHRC Lifestyle program in Glen Cove. Three members of the staff at AHRC described the employment program for the AHRC clientele who gather at the center on a daily basis, choosing from a selection of work in the area that they like. The variety of chores often depends on the weather and for many clients, gardening and outdoors work is what they most enjoy. All 48 member agencies are encouraged to initiate work assignments for the AHRC clients so that their skill level can improve and their interest level be stimulated. The array of opportunities include shopping for a homebound senior, gardening, planning.

Also at the January meeting, Marguerite Souzzi, chairwoman joined IAC on behalf of the Summer Concert Series held each summer at J.P. Morgan Park. Victoria Crosby, it was announced by Ms. Souzzi, will direct the concert series for the 2002 season. Plans are already calling for additional children’s programs and a special July 4th celebration. A mailing will be sent out in a month or two asking for donations to support the concerts. The concerts are free to the public.

Human service and community organizations are encouraged to join IAC, which meets monthly to work collaboratively with each other to better serve the residents of Glen Cove and the surrounding community. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The next meeting will be held at the School for Language Development in Glen Cove.

The IAC with 48 member agencies was established in 1971. The primary mission is to enhance the delivery of human services through collaboration and communication, and to provide mutual support among community agencies through sharing and networking. Member agencies are encouraged to have a representative attend the monthly meetings.

Photo (l to r) are: The director and chairman of the Summer Concert Series at J.P. Morgan Park, Victoria Crosby and Marguerite Suozzi were welcomed as members of the IAC by Dr. Susan Moor, vice president IAC and director of guidance for the Glen Cove School District as Dossie Reminick, Carrie Savino and Lauren Veit all of AHRC look on.